1. Key Biscayne K-8 Center, Welcome to Cambridge!
30/10/2013
Key Biscayne K-8 Center,
Welcome to Cambridge!
Information provided in presentation subject to change without notice.

2. Overview of Advanced Academic Programs
Gifted Education K-12
State Board Education rule 6A
TEAM: Teaching Enrichment Activities to Minorities
Advanced Courses: Grades 6-8
Honors Courses: Grades 9-12
Miami-Dade County Public Schools

3. Overview of Advanced Academic Programs
Advanced Placement (AP)
Capstone Diploma
The College Board
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)
Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Diploma
Cambridge International Examinations
Dual Enrollment

4. What is Cambridge? Cambridge & M-DCPS
The world’s largest provider of K – 12 international education programs
Used in 160 countries by over 9,000 schools in a global learning community
Part of England’s renowned and prestigious University of Cambridge
Recognized world-wide for high standards, high quality and academic rigor
Cambridge Secondary to 16 year olds*
Cambridge Advanced 16 to 19 year olds*
Cambridge & M-DCPS
Associate’s Agreement
Process of identifying schools
Feeder pattern rationale

5. Cambridge Programme Progression
Four stages of education from 5 to 19 years
Each stage builds on the student’s development
Flexible approach
Cambridge Primary 5 to 11 year olds*
Cambridge Secondary to 14 year olds*
Cambridge Secondary to 16 year olds*
Cambridge Advanced 16 to 19 year olds*
Cambridge Primary
Cambridge Primary Checkpoint
Cambridge Secondary 1
Cambridge Checkpoint
Cambridge IGCSE®
Cambridge O Level
Cambridge International AS and A Level
Cambridge Pre-U
Cambridge offers education for learners aged 5 to 19.
There are four stages: Cambridge Primary, Cambridge Secondary 1, Cambridge Secondary 2 and Cambridge Advanced. Each stage builds on your child’s development in the previous one. The age ranges shown on the diagram are for guidance only.
Cambridge is progressive and flexible:
Schools can offer Cambridge programmes and qualifications for learners at every stage from 5 to 19 years. Or a school can focus on a specific stage – for example, a school can choose to offer only Cambridge Primary or only Cambridge Secondary 2.
Cambridge programmes and qualifications are compatible with other curricula, so schools can build a curriculum to suit the needs and abilities of their students.
*Age ranges are for guidance only

6. Cambridge Primary & Secondary 1
A curriculum framework for English, Math, and Science promoting academic rigor
Provides a flexible curriculum that promotes creativity in a stimulating environment
Emphasizes thinking skills, as well as inquiry-based learning
Global focus promotes cultural sensitivity and allows for measuring student progress based on international benchmarks
Prepares students for Middle and High School Cambridge Programs

7. Cambridge Primary & Secondary 1
English curriculum includes phonics, spelling and vocabulary, grammar and punctuation, reading, writing, and speaking and listening skills
Math curriculum includes number, geometry, measure, handling data and problem solving.
Science curriculum includes scientific inquiry, biology, chemistry and physics.
High school math and science courses are available for acceleration in 7th & 8th grades
All content area courses have a strong focus on academic rigor and the preparation of students for Middle and High School Cambridge Programs.

8. Cambridge AICE Diploma
Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE)
67 High Schools in Florida; 13 in M-DCPS
An international, pre-university program
Development of verbal and practical skills
An investigative approach and the use of personal initiative to solve problems
Application of skills, knowledge, and understanding
Ability to undertake individual projects and to work as part of a team
Range of assessment techniques: research, writing, speaking, listening, practical applications in science

9. Cambridge AICE Diploma Requirements
Minimum of 7 credits from at least three subject groups
Compulsory course: AS Level Global Perspectives

10. Our Courses

11. Cambridge AICE Diploma Benefits
State of Florida has adopted AICE as a graduation option - in the same way as International Baccalaureate (IB)
Competitive admission/recognition to the most elite colleges and universities
Increased GPA
College Credit
Florida Bright Future’s Scholarship

12. M-DCPS Cambridge Statistics
(19) Elementary Schools
(7) K-8 Centers
(17) Middle Schools
(12) High Schools
(18) New Programs proposed for
3,844 High School AICE Exams given in June 2014
77% of eligible students earned the prestigious AICE Diploma

13. Curriculum Planning, Implementing, and Expanding the Program
30/10/2013
Curriculum Planning, Implementing, and Expanding the Program
Inform stakeholders, “seeking Cambridge authorization”
Application
Electronic Documents to be Uploaded
Certificates, Plan for Roll Out
Site Approval Visit
Interview
Pictures to be forwarded
Principal identification of teachers to participate in Cambridge PD, Three Stages of PD

14. Online Cambridge Teacher Support-Secure Websites
Primary: Secondary 1: Secondary 2/AICE:
DAAP Cambridge Teacher Support
School site visits
Coordinator meetings throughout the year
Faculty presentations
Parent informational evenings
Curriculum planning/sequencing
Professional Development

15. Secure support website for Cambridge Primary schools

16. Curriculum Frameworks/Standards

17. Curriculum Frameworks/Standards

18. Md-
M-DCPS Grade Level
Cambridge Stage K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

19. Department of Advanced Academic Programs Recommendations
Curriculum:
Make connections between the 3 subject areas
Students/global society: Preparation for future course called Global Perspectives
Assignments with word counts
Research writing, research writing, research writing
Recommendations for teacher-created assessments
Model style of Cambridge Assessments
Emphasis on essays and extended responses vs True/False and multiple choice
Provide total number of “marks” on assessment/paper
Let students peer-edit utilizing provided “Mark Scheme”
For Math: Give marks for process, not just final answer

20. “One of the things we find with students who have studied Cambridge International AS and A Levels is that they have a real depth of understanding of the subject matter that they have had classes in, and a real engagement with it.” -Stuart Schmill, Dean of Admissions, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

21. “The  study found that AICE program graduates attending the University of Florida had an average end-of-freshman year GPA of 3.46 whereas students coming from other acceleration mechanisms such as Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) had an average GPA of 3.12 and 3.10 respectively.”
-Study by Bill Kolb,  former Director of Admissions at the University of Florida  

22. “The depth of knowledge displayed by the best A Level students makes them prime targets for America’s Ivy League universities.”
-Richard C. Levin, President, Yale University

23. CONTACT DAAP: 305-995-1934 http://cie.org.uk Dr. Lisette Rodriguez
Executive Director
Ms. Renee Ilhardt
Supervisor
Ms. Esperanza Macias
Curriculum Support Specialist
DAAP: